Deadline Approaches for Release of Epstein Files

Sun Nov 30 2025 22:12:10 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The U.S. Justice Department is under pressure to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein before Christmas, following new legislation signed by President Trump. Expect significant details to emerge, but no 'client list' as many hoped.

As Christmas approaches, urgency grows for the U.S. Justice Department to disclose all materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. A new law compels the release of thousands of documents, including investigation reports and witness testimonies, although the infamous 'client list' is not expected to surface. The directive follows scrutiny over Epstein's connections with various public figures and aims to maintain transparency surrounding his controversial history.

NEW YORK (AP) — The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein.

After months of rancor and recriminations, Congress has passed and President Donald Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release everything it has on Epstein — with a deadline before Christmas.

However, this might not fully satisfy the public interest in uncovering details about Epstein's high-profile connections. Many records associated with Epstein have been released previously, including by Congress and through litigation.

Notably absent will be the long-speculated 'client list' of celebrities and politicians; the Justice Department previously stated that no such compilation exists.

The newly enforced Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates that the Justice Department provides a comprehensive account of investigations into Epstein and his operations, including FBI reports, witness interview transcripts, and any related documentation.

However, any documentation that risks revealing a victim's identity or material that might infringe personal privacy will likely remain undisclosed, per the law's guidelines.

Last year, public investigations into Epstein led to charges of sex trafficking and subsequent legal actions against his confidante, Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced to prison for her role in the abuses.

As the Justice Department prepares for compliance with the deadline, many experts and the general public await clarity regarding Epstein's vast, tangled web of influential associates.